Add/Upgrade Professional Registration

This service allows Healthcare Professionals to upgrade their registration title into a higher title or add new positions.


Average Processing Time

5 working days

Who Can Apply

    • DHA registered or licensed Healthcare Professionals

Prerequisites

    • Obtain a DHA Good Standing Certificate by applying online for the service - Link
    • Submit the recent required documents for verification - Link
    • Pass any required Computer Based Testing (CBT) assessments. For more information about the duration, number of questions, passing score, fees, content and references; kindly check the Mode of Exam per Specialty and CBT Assessment Guideline

Required Documents

    • Valid passport copy (if not previously uploaded on the system)
    • DHA Good Standing Certificate (not older than 6 months)
    • Logbook for surgical specialties

Service Steps

    • Access the Dubai Health Authority website - log in
    • Select the add / upgrade healthcare professional registration service.
    • Complete Self-Assessment Tool service (optional)
    • Fill the application sections and link the completed verification and assessment results
    • Submit online application for this service and upload required document.
    • Pay required fees.
    • The application reference number created
    • DHA review (For certain positions, examination Assessment may be required).
    • In case of Approval (and passing the examination assessment if required), the updated registration will be issued
    • Receive the service via Sheryan.

Service Tutorial

Service Channel

    • Sheryan portal

Additional Information

    • View the service detailed User Guide
    • Draft applications that are inactive for over 6 months will be cleared from the account. A 15 day reminder will be sent to the registered email.
    • For support and inquiries, please contact us via info@dha.gov.ae

Service Limitations

    • Registration must be active
    • Professional must not be revoked or blacklisted
    • Professional must not have a none completed CPD action against their registration/ license
    • Professional must not have unpaid outstanding fines

Approximate Cost

 
Credentialing Fees AED 200